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This week on the show I'm discussing the most important trends, issues, and updates related to the state of whitetail deer in 2025 with Nick Pinizzotto and Matt Ross of the National Deer Association.
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Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading experts Mark Kenyon, Tony Peterson, and Jake Hofer. Each episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of the hosts experiences as a whitetail hunters and valuable insights provided by a weekly slate of expert guests. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading experts Mark Kenyon, Tony Peterson, and Jake Hofer. Each episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of the hosts experiences as a whitetail hunters and valuable insights provided by a weekly slate of expert guests. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Ep. 884: 2025 State of the Whitetail Union with Nick Pinizzotto and Matt Ross

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We often underestimate how bucks eat to not only survive, but thrive. It pays to think of them as animal athletes, and to learn what food sources offer them the most protein, fat, carbs and general nutrition. Focusing on a buck's diet throughout the summer and the season is a strategy that will keep you in the game all season long.

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We often underestimate how bucks eat to not only survive, but thrive. It pays to think of them as animal athletes, and to learn what food sources offer them the most protein, fat, carbs and general nutrition. Focusing on a buck's diet throughout the summer and the season is a strategy that will keep you in the game all season long.
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Ep. 1050: Foundations - Summer Buck Diets and the Rut Connection

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This week on the show I’m joined by Dan Johnson to discuss how our trailcam strategies have evolved over the last 15 years and exactly where we’ve landed today - including thoughts on our summer camera strategies, our changing trailcam set-ups and settings, and new ways to use cellcams.

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This week on the show I&rsquo;m joined by Dan Johnson to discuss how our trailcam strategies have evolved over the last 15 years and exactly where we&rsquo;ve landed today - including thoughts on our summer camera strategies, our changing trailcam set-ups and settings, and new ways to use cellcams.
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Ep. 1049: Then vs. Now: 15 Years of Trailcam Tactic Evolution with Dan Johnson

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You have to start somewhere, and you have to start sometime. How to start building your fall whitetail plan right now, so that you have plenty of hotspots idenitfied and ready to go before the season opener.

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You have to start somewhere, and you have to start sometime. How to start building your fall whitetail plan right now, so that you have plenty of hotspots idenitfied and ready to go before the season opener.
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Ep. 1048: Foundations - How to Start Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Whitetail Season

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Ep. 884: 2025 State of the Whitetail Union with Nick Pinizzotto and Matt Ross

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